some turnip
has broken the locking mechanism
on my filling flap.......
i have managed to source another one.
are they an easy fit?
please bear in mind i am as good at
mechanics, as jordan is at keeping
husbands.!!!!!!!
regards
johnboy
Full Version: Petrol Filler Flap
Removing the lock itself seems pretty simple. Just a case of removing the L/H wheel arch trim in the boot and locating the back of the fuel filler cap. The filler flap lock disengages with a clockwise turn and a pull.
The fun part would be tracing the cable through the car and back to the release handle. It's not difficult removing trim, most of it's press on catches and clips etc. But it can be time consuming.
The fun part would be tracing the cable through the car and back to the release handle. It's not difficult removing trim, most of it's press on catches and clips etc. But it can be time consuming.
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Removing the lock itself seems pretty simple. Just a case of removing the L/H wheel arch trim in the boot and locating the back of the fuel filler cap. The filler flap lock disengages with a clockwise turn and a pull.
The fun part would be tracing the cable through the car and back to the release handle. It's not difficult removing trim, most of it's press on catches and clips etc. But it can be time consuming.
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wow....
that seems like a whole load of work.
its only the locking catch on the inside of the flap thats broken
could i not just replace that.?or the flap?
regards
johnboy
Removing the lock itself seems pretty simple. Just a case of removing the L/H wheel arch trim in the boot and locating the back of the fuel filler cap. The filler flap lock disengages with a clockwise turn and a pull.
The fun part would be tracing the cable through the car and back to the release handle. It's not difficult removing trim, most of it's press on catches and clips etc. But it can be time consuming.
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wow....
that seems like a whole load of work.
its only the locking catch on the inside of the flap thats broken
could i not just replace that.?or the flap?
regards
johnboy
I'm not sure if the locking catch and the cable assembly can be disassembled. I suspect you'll have to do the lot, sorry.
Regarding the flap, that's even worse to replace. It's riveted to the bodywork so the old rivets have to be drilled out and replaced.
Regarding the flap, that's even worse to replace. It's riveted to the bodywork so the old rivets have to be drilled out and replaced.
[quote name='Talisker' timestamp='1302276447' post='751628']
I'm not sure if the locking catch and the cable assembly can be disassembled. I suspect you'll have to do the lot, sorry.
Regarding the flap, that's even worse to replace. It's riveted to the bodywork so the old rivets have to be drilled out and replaced.
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ok today have found time to fit a new catch to the petrol flap.
but now it locks, and will not open........
everything is connected and 'working'so what am i missing here.?
i managed to open it by hooking up a bungee cord to the release lever
which pulled the pin in, i then removed the catch again to stop it relocking.!!
is there a spring that pushes the flap out so it doesn't relock??
advice please
regards
johnboy
I'm not sure if the locking catch and the cable assembly can be disassembled. I suspect you'll have to do the lot, sorry.
Regarding the flap, that's even worse to replace. It's riveted to the bodywork so the old rivets have to be drilled out and replaced.
[/quote]
ok today have found time to fit a new catch to the petrol flap.
but now it locks, and will not open........
everything is connected and 'working'so what am i missing here.?
i managed to open it by hooking up a bungee cord to the release lever
which pulled the pin in, i then removed the catch again to stop it relocking.!!
is there a spring that pushes the flap out so it doesn't relock??
advice please
regards
johnboy
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